Tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness. Discover everything about the word tall in english (definition of tall from the cambridge academic content dictionary © cambridge university press)
Having a relatively great height While all three words mean above the average in height, tall applies to what grows or rises high by comparison with others of its kind and usually implies relative narrowness. Of more than average stature
Definition of tall adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. You use tall to ask or talk about the height of someone or something I'm only 5ft tall, and i look younger than my age
I am already as tall as she is. You use tall to describe things which are higher than usual, but which are also much higher than they are wide So, for example, you talk about a tall tree or a tall chimney. Having the height mentioned:[after a noun] a man six feet tall
Not likely to be true:[before a noun] a tall tale In a proud, erect manner The words high and lofty are common synonyms of tall
